Private Life of the Genome - Genetic Information and the Right to Privacy

This innovative and engaging book argues that because our genetic information is directly linked to the genetic information of others, it is impossible to assert a 'right to privacy' in the same way that we can in other areas of life.

List of contents

Introduction. Part I: Presumptions and Foundations. 1.Genes and Information Sharing. 2.What is Privacy? Part II: A Sceptic's Tour of Genetic Privacy Rights. 3.Rights to know and Duties no to. 4.What is a Privacy Right? 5.Other Ways to Think about Privacy Rights. 6.Privacy and Reasons to Disclose. Part III: Rebuilding Genetic Privacy Rights. 7.Reinventing Privacy. 8.Reinvention and Regulation.

About the author

Iain Brassington is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Social Ethics and Policy in the Department of Law at the University of Manchester, UK.

Summary

This innovative and engaging book argues that because our genetic information is directly linked to the genetic information of others, it is impossible to assert a ‘right to privacy’ in the same way that we can in other areas of life.

Product details

• Authors: Iain Brassington, Brassington Iain
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032320434
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3232043-4
• No. of pages: 212
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; MEDICAL / Ethics, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, MEDICAL / Genetics, Reproductive Medicine, Medical Genetics, Medical ethics and professional conduct, Medical ethics & professional conduct, Medicolegal issues